The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District 42 summer learning programs begin today, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Thomas Haney Secondary in Maple Ridge, offering parents a way to keep their children learning through the holiday break.
Six different programs are available for students in grades 6 through 12. They range from elementary band and French immersion to skill-building courses in literacy and numeracy for grades 8 and 9. Older students can take courses that lead to graduation. A unique Indigenous learning program will also run at the Katzie Health Centre in Pitt Meadows in partnership with the district’s Indigenous Education department.
Registration for these programs opened in April and closed in early May through the district’s Parent Portal. Waitlist spots were available until early June, giving priority to local families. While the main registration period is now over, parents can still contact the district’s Continuing Education department at [email protected] or 604.466.6555, extension 1, for information about any remaining options.
The high school credit courses and the grade 8-9 skill-building program run weekdays from July 7 to 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Elementary programs, including band and transition explorations, run from July 7 to 23 during morning hours. All programs are hosted at Thomas Haney Secondary, except for the Katzie program at the health centre on Salish Road.
Summer learning helps students avoid the “summer slide,” where academic progress can dip during long breaks. SD42’s programs cover everything from hands-on applied design to fine arts, giving families a variety of ways to keep students connected to schoolwork in a relaxed, focused setting.
